Volvo 480 1.7 ES 3d (1987/E) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
It's a lot of car for a little money!
Costs
I do my own servicing. Volvo parts are extremely reasonable. It's a bit of a thirsty beast - I get around 28mpg around town.
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On the road
Driving
Really nice to drive. Superb handling. Good motorway cruiser.
Performance
Very good top end, if a little underpowered (for a coupe) from a standing start.
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Living with it
Reliability
Extremely reliable and good build quality.
Image
It's a very nice looking car. I love it.
Comfort
Very comfortable and surprisingly spacious throughout.
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Security and Service
Security
It's never been an issue, so I rate it an even 3.
Service
I only deal with them for parts so I'll say 3.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Sidelight bulbs going, some water leaks. Both sorted cheaply and relatively easily.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes